KEVIN McBRIDE insists the form book will go out the window on derby day.

Airdrieonians welcome neighbours Albion Rovers in the first Monklands showdown of the season.

Both sides have made patchy starts to the new League One campaign.

But head coach McBride reckons the derby is in a league of its own.

He said: “We know it is going to be difficult and we are still a very young side.

“All form goes out the window when it comes to a derby. It’s about who wants it the most on the day.

“It’s massive for the players and the fans want the bragging rights but you can’t get caught up in the occasion. I’ve been involved in the Dundee derbies and Edinburgh derbies and they are great games.